<h3>Notice on USPS HazMat regulations through EasyPost</h3>Rest assured that EasyPost is in full compliance with all USPS HazMat guidelines. We like to remind all USPS shippers to properly identify all HazMat shipments using the appropriate hazmat attribute value. To learn more, please see our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="https://www.easypost.com/usps-guide#hazardous-materials-hazmat">USPS HazMat Guide</a> and <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="https://www.easypost.com/blog/2023-05-02-how-to-comply-with-uspss-new-hazmat-shipping-rules-effective-july-9-2023">blog for more details</a>.<h3>Notice on UPS OAuth account migration</h3>EasyPost is UPS OAuth compliant. You can re-authorize existing UPS Ready accounts through the EasyPost dashboard by following our guide <a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://support.easypost.com/hc/en-us/articles/26635027512717-UPS-OAuth-2-0-Update">hereopen_in_new</a>. No action is required for users utilizing the EasyPost Default UPS account.UPS OAuth Developer Resources<ul><li><a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://developer.ups.com/">UPS Developer Portalopen_in_new</a> – All the tools and resources are here</li><li><a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://developer.ups.com/oauth-developer-guide?loc=en_US">OAuth 2.0 Guideopen_in_new</a> – Learn how to authenticate to UPS APIs using OAuth 2.0</li><li><a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://developer.ups.com/api/reference/oauth/authorization-code?loc=en_US">AUTH code Pageopen_in_new</a> - Set up details for partners representing multiple customers</li><li><a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://github.com/UPS-API">UPS GitHubopen_in_new</a> - Download our API documentation and access sample projects</li><li><a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://www.postman.com/ups-api/workspace/ups-apis/overview">Run In Postmanopen_in_new</a> – View and send example API requests for all UPS APIs</li></ul>For additional questions or technical assistance, please <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="mailto:UPSDAPTECHNOLOGY@UPS.COM">contact</a> UPS Tech Ops Team.<div class="epr-marketing-table-container" style="--shadow-box-width:3px;--table-width:NaNpx;--cell-min-width:100px"><div class="inner-container"><table class="epr-marketing-table table-align-start" data-content="false,&lt;tr&gt;&lt;th&gt;This lets the code know the placement of the table on the page. Code will replace this with a populated table.&lt;/th&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;"><thead data-testid="thead"><tr></tr></thead><tbody data-testid="tbody"></tbody></table></div></div><h2>Questions about an upcoming service change?</h2>If you have any questions or concerns about how any of these carrier updates can impact your business please <a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://support.easypost.com/hc/en-us/requests/new">reach out to Support.open_in_new</a>Learn more about our carriers here:<ul><li><a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="https://www.easypost.com/carriers">All our 100+ carriers</a></li><li><a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="https://www.easypost.com/service-levels-and-parcels">Service levels and predefined packages</a></li><li><a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="https://www.easypost.com/discounted-shipping">Discounted shipping options</a></li></ul>

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Carrier Updates

Easypost will release OSM API v2. Current OSM shippers will be required to migrate to the new v2 integration to maintain compliance with USPS regulations. Additional credentials will be required and can be obtained through OSM:<ul><li>API Key</li><li>Rating API Key</li><li>MID (Mailer ID)</li><li>Client Id</li></ul>If you have any questions, please contact support or your Customer Success Manager.

Sendle will require 10-digit HS Codes for cross-border shipments from Canada to the United States. HS Codes for various parcel contents can be found in the <a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://uscensus.prod.3ceonline.com/ui/#!%23current-question-pos">U.S. Census Bureau&#x27;s databaseopen_in_new</a>. See Sendle&#39;s <a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://developers.sendle.com/changelog/hs-codes-requirement-changes-for-ca-international">changelogopen_in_new</a> or email them at <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="mailto:integration-help@sendle.com">integration-help@sendle.com</a> for more details.

The name UPS SurePost® will be replaced with UPS Ground Saver®. This name will show in all shipping, billing and pricing systems, including UPS systems. The label has also changed to reflect UPS’s full end-to-end service of UPS Ground Saver ®. The free Declared Value Coverage will decrease to $20 to align to cost of service and reflect the value of a typical economy shipment. There’s no action required from customers at this time as changes will be automatically reflected in the Easypost API.

Veho will update their API integration. Veho shippers should review the list of changes ahead of the effective date to prepare for potential service disruption on an individual basis.<ul><li>Veho will require manifesting for shipments.</li><li>The following fields will be required for both the sender and receiver:<ul><li>Street Address 1</li><li>City</li><li>State</li><li>Zip Code</li></ul></li><li>Veho “Next Day Delivery” will be renamed to “Ground Plus.”</li><li>“Premium Economy,” a new service, will be available on a contractual basis with Veho.</li></ul>

EasyPost will release a new API-based Royal Mail integration to support a broader range of services with improved performance. Current Royal Mail shippers are encouraged to <a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://docs.easypost.com/carriers/royal-mail-v3-guide">migrate as soon as possibleopen_in_new</a>, as the current integration will be deprecated in September 2025. See our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="https://www.easypost.com/blog/2025-01-08-access-a-more-performant-api-and-real-time-tracking-with-our-new-royal-mail-integration">blog</a> for more details.

DHL eCommerce Marketing Parcel Ground and Expedited products have been deprecated. EasyPost’s metadata has been cleaned up and updated to reflect these changes. DHL eCommerce recommends transitioning to one of its other <a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://www.dhl.com/us-en/home/ecommerce/shipping-services/domestic-shipping-services.html">shipping servicesopen_in_new</a>. For additional information or support please see your DHL eCommerce Sales or Customer Support Representative.

EasyPost&#39;s GLS (Formerly GSO) carrier integration <code>rate.delivery_date</code> field will be updated to represent a datetime (eg: 2025-01-18T12:34:56.404350) instead of the number of days in transit. We encourage GLS shippers to be aware of this formatting change.

Canada Post Pickup Price Quotes will be updated in the EasyPost API from $0.00 to $0.01. This change is to clarify that Canada Post pickups are not a free service. The actual cost of pickup can be determined by contacting Canada Post, and will be based on previous agreements between carrier and shipper.

DHL eCommerce will introduce a Delivery Area Surcharge (DAS) that applies to each package delivered to select ZIP codes in the United States. See DHL eCommerce&#39;s <a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://www.dhl.com/us-en/home/ecommerce/business-help-center/surcharge-policies.html">Surcharge Policiesopen_in_new</a> page for the full list of impacted areas and more details.

Pricing and service details will be updated. See our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="https://www.easypost.com/blog/2025-01-14-usps-january-19-2025-price-change">blog</a> for more details.

Pandion will be deprecated and removed from the EasyPost API. The carrier ceased operations and is no longer providing services.

USPS mail and package service to Canada will resume. See <a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://postalpro.usps.com/node/13719">USPSopen_in_new</a> for more details.

FedEx Default rate will have an average increase of 4.9% across supported service levels.

USPS will suspend service for a National Day of Observance in honor of former President Jimmy Carter. USPS will continue to accept and process volume from commercial mailers to prevent any negative impact on customers and business partners. Regular operation will resume on Friday, January 10, 2025. See <a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://postalpro.usps.com/node/13715">USPSopen_in_new</a> for more details.

UPS® Ground Saver will support delivery to residential addresses within the contiguous 48 states. Parcels destined for Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, U.S. territories, and PO/APO/FPO/DPO addresses will no longer be accepted. UPS can still provide service to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and U.S. territories through UPS Ground and Air service levels.

DHL Express will update U.S. international shipping and optional service rates. See our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="https://www.easypost.com/blog/2024-12-17-dhl-express-january–1-2025-price-change">blog</a> for more details.

Canada Post will resume operations. We recommend having alternative carriers in place to prevent any disruptions to your business, as Canada Post has a backlog of parcels waiting for delivery. See this <a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://globalnews.ca/news/10919918/canada-post-strike-return-work-order/">blogopen_in_new</a> for more details.

Mexico will require additional documentation for all imported shipments. EasyPost shippers can use the <a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://docs.easypost.com/docs/shipments/tax-identifiers?utm_medium=email&amp;_hsmi=2&amp;utm_content=2&amp;utm_source=hs_email">Tax Identifieropen_in_new</a> field through the API to maintain compliance. Improperly imported shipments may be delayed, returned, or destroyed. For more detailed information, please refer to the <a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://www.dof.gob.mx/nota_detalle.php?codigo=5741087&amp;fecha=14%2F10%2F2024&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;_hsmi=2&amp;utm_content=2&amp;utm_source=hs_email#gsc.tab=0">official publicationopen_in_new</a>.

UPS MI will continue to support volume to Canada through a non-postal vendor for DDP shipments with the exception of PO Boxes. Other incoterms are not supported at this time for UPS MI inbound Canada shipments.

Royal Mail service to Canada will be suspended due to the ongoing <a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://mcusercontent.com/95d0c7665472b36283bfa894b/files/a6f34364-0f97-77a0-6d3f-b00257f33b1f/192_Canada_strike_activity.pdf">Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) strikeopen_in_new</a>. Royal Mail rating and purchasing attempts for Canada-bound shipments will result in an error to prevent undeliverable packages.

USPS service to Canada will be suspended due to the ongoing <a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://mcusercontent.com/95d0c7665472b36283bfa894b/files/a6f34364-0f97-77a0-6d3f-b00257f33b1f/192_Canada_strike_activity.pdf">Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) strikeopen_in_new</a>. See <a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://postalpro.usps.com/node/13634">USPSopen_in_new</a> for more details.

Reminder to please authorize your UPS account if you haven’t already done so. If your OAuth status is failed, you need to authorize your account and go through the lasso login flow. In <a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://support.easypost.com/hc/en-us/articles/26635027512717-UPS-OAuth-2-0-Update">EasyPost&#x27;s UPS OAuth Guideopen_in_new</a>, you will find steps on how to authorize your account(s). If you run into any issues, contact EasyPost at <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="mailto:support@easypost.com">support@easypost.com</a> or UPS at <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="mailto:uoltects@ups.com">uoltects@ups.com</a>.

DHL eCommerce Marketing Parcel Ground and Expedited products will be deprecated. DHL eCommerce recommends transitioning to one of its other <a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://www.dhl.com/us-en/home/ecommerce/shipping-services/domestic-shipping-services.html">shipping services.open_in_new</a> For additional information or support please see your DHL eCommerce Sales or Customer Support Representative.

USPS will enable a new <a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://postalpro.usps.com/node/13550">APV Dispute processopen_in_new</a> that allows customers to submit APV disputes electronically instead of contacting the APV Helpdesk.

Holiday shipping deadlines for popular carriers USPS, UPS, FedEx, and DHL have been released for 2024. See our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="https://www.easypost.com/blog/2024-10-11-2024-holiday-shipping-deadlines-for-usps-ups-fedex-and-dhl">blog</a> for more details.

Amazon Shipping will be available through the EasyPost API. Access fast U.S. ground shipping with pickup and delivery every day of the week. See our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="https://www.easypost.com/blog/2024-10-09-your-2024-peak-season-guide-for-amazon-shipping">blog</a> for more details.

Shipments from Great Britain to Northern Ireland may be impacted by the new Windsor Framework. See our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="https://www.easypost.com/blog/2024-09-26-how-the-windsor-framework-impacts-your-shipments-to-northern-ireland">blog</a> for more details.

See all 2024 peak season surcharges for USPS, UPS, FedEx, and DHL. See our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="https://www.easypost.com/blog/2024-09-20-2024-peak-season-surcharges-for-usps-ups-fedex-and-dhl">blog</a> for more details.

New discounted DHL eCommerce shipping rates will be available to all EasyPost customers for free! Save on your U.S. export packages today. See our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="https://www.easypost.com/blog/2024-09-10-capitalize-on-ecommerce-growth-easypost-and-dhl-ecommerce-reduce-international-shipping-rates">blog</a> for more details.

SpeedX will be available through the EasyPost API.

USPS will update Merchant Discount rates. See your Customer Success Manager or USPS representative for more details.

The <a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://docs.easypost.com/docs/carrier-accounts#create-a-carrieraccount">current endpointsopen_in_new</a> for UPS account creation (/v2/ups_registrations, /v2/carrier_accounts/register) will be deprecated. Customers should use the UPS OAuth-compliant endpoint moving forward: <a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://api.easypost.com/v2/ups_platform_registrations">https://api.easypost.com/v2/ups_oauth_registrationsopen_in_new</a>. Our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://support.easypost.com/hc/en-us/articles/26635027512717-UPS-OAuth-2-0-Update">UPS OAuth Support Articleopen_in_new</a> provides documentation to assist with this transition.

EasyPost users will be able to schedule pickups for these carriers through the EasyPost dashboard. Previously users could only schedule pickups through our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://docs.dev.easypo.net/docs/pickups">APIopen_in_new</a>. For a walkthrough of the dashboard pickup process read our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://support.easypost.com/hc/en-us/articles/29298227925133-Scheduling-Pickups-in-the-EasyPost-Dashboard">support articleopen_in_new</a>. See our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="https://www.easypost.com/blog/2024-08-27-schedule-pickups-right-from-the-easypost-dashboard">blog</a> for more details.

Blue Streak and CS Logistics will be available through the EasyPost API.

EasyPost will support all OnTrac and LaserShip labels through the new OnTrac v3 API integration. OnTrac and LaserShip shippers on the current integrations are encouraged to migrate at their earliest convenience. See our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="https://www.easypost.com/blog/2024-07-31-update-your-ontrac-and-lasership-integration-to-the-new-easypost-ontrac-v3-integration">blog</a> for more details.

EasyPost will manually migrate all remaining UPS BYOA accounts to maintain compliance with <a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://developer.ups.com/oauth-developer-guide?loc=en_CA">UPS&#x27;s August 5, 2024 OAuth deadlineopen_in_new</a>. No action is required from you to complete this migration. However, we encourage you to continue to make progress on authorizing your UPS account(s) in parallel.

EasyPost will support Veho&#39;s new rating API in addition to Veho&#39;s carrier rate card. Customers who want to receive live rates can contact Veho directly to get started.

USPS will implement new safety measures to combat counterfeit shipping labels. EasyPost shippers do not need to take any action, as we are in full compliance with USPS’s regulations. See our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="https://www.easypost.com/blog/2024-07-25-usps-deploys-counterfeit-postage-and-fraud-prevention-measures-on-august–1-2024">blog</a> for more details.

Shippers leveraging DHL eCommerce, OSM, or Asendia services with USPS last-mile delivery must provide valid payment documentation for their packages prior to entering the USPS mailstream. Due to <a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://postalpro.usps.com/counterfeit-and-fraud">USPS&#x27;s August 1, 2024open_in_new</a> counterfeit postage and fraud prevention measures, any package processed by USPS without proper documentation will be seized and removed. To ensure your package is documented and delivered, follow these steps.<ul><li>Transmit accurate and complete postage manifest files to your first-mile carrier</li><li>Submit your package to its intended first-mile carrier</li><li>Ensure the label is clear and scannable</li></ul>Shippers using other carriers not listed above should verify if they need to take any additional steps with their carrier.

Maergo will be deprecated and removed from the EasyPost API. The carrier ceased operations and is no longer providing services.

Quick Courier will be available through the EasyPost API.

The LSO by Default account located under “EasyPost Carrier Accounts” will be deprecated. EasyPost shippers can still use LSO BYOA moving forward by signing up on LSO’s website and connecting their credentials to EasyPost.

The <a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://docs.easypost.com/docs/carrier-accounts#create-a-carrieraccount">current endpointopen_in_new</a> for UPS account creation will be deprecated. Please use the UPS OAuth-compliant endpoint moving forward: <a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://api.easypost.com/v2/ups_platform_registrations">https://api.easypost.com/v2/ups_oauth_registrationsopen_in_new</a>. Our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://support.easypost.com/hc/en-us/articles/26635027512717-UPS-OAuth-2-0-Update">UPS OAuth Support Articleopen_in_new</a> provides documentation to assist with this transition.

USPS will raise Merchant Discount prices for Priority Mail® and Ground Advantage services ahead of the July 14, 2024 price change. See our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="https://www.easypost.com/blog/2024-06-25-usps-updated-merchant-rate-card-mrc-prices-starting-july-1-2024">blog</a> for more details.

Pricing and service details will be updated. See our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="https://www.easypost.com/blog/2024-06-21-usps-july-2024-price-and-service-changes">blog</a> for more details.

Canada Post will provide shippers using the EasyPost Canada Post shipping account with a promotional rate until January 31, 2025. See the <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="https://www.easypost.com/blog/2024-06-12-save-big-this-summer-with-a-limited-time-offer-from-canada-post-and-easypost">blog</a> for more details.

Australia Post&#39;s retail pricing for domestic parcels, international parcels, services, and more will be updated. See their <a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://auspost.com.au/disruptions-and-updates/pricing-updates/apr-letter-pricing-update">websiteopen_in_new</a> for more details.

UPS will extend the OAuth migration deadline for BYOA/UPS Ready users. For additional questions or technical assistance, please <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="mailto:UPSDAPTECHNOLOGY@UPS.COM">contact</a> UPS Tech Ops Team.

UPS has enabled our UPS Ready production APls. If you previously failed to receive rates today, this should fix your UPS Ready rate calls.

EasyPost is UPS OAuth compliant. You can re-authorize existing UPS Ready accounts through the EasyPost dashboard. Please note that you have until August 1, 2024 to re-authorize. Support documentation can be found <a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://support.easypost.com/hc/en-us/articles/26635027512717-UPS-OAuth-2-0-Update">hereopen_in_new</a>.

Gio Express and Henry Industries will be available through the EasyPost API.

OnTrac increased fuel surcharges for their shipping services. Please note, OnTrac also has a separate west cost fuel surcharge. See the <a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/fedex-ups-fuel-surcharge-table-increases/714909/?utm_source=Sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=Issue:%202024-05-08%20Supply%20Chain%20Dive:%20Logistics%20%5Bissue:61871%5D&amp;utm_term=Supply%20Chain%20Dive:%20Logistics">blogopen_in_new</a> for details.

UPS increased fuel surcharges for UPS® Ground, UPS® Ground Saver, UPS 2nd Day Air®, and more services. See the <a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/fedex-ups-fuel-surcharge-table-increases/714909/?utm_source=Sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=Issue:%202024-05-08%20Supply%20Chain%20Dive:%20Logistics%20%5Bissue:61871%5D&amp;utm_term=Supply%20Chain%20Dive:%20Logistics">blogopen_in_new</a> for details.

FedEx increased fuel surcharges for FedEx Ground® and FedEx Express. See the <a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/fedex-ups-fuel-surcharge-table-increases/714909/?utm_source=Sailthru&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=Issue:%202024-05-08%20Supply%20Chain%20Dive:%20Logistics%20%5Bissue:61871%5D&amp;utm_term=Supply%20Chain%20Dive:%20Logistics">blogopen_in_new</a> for details.

New service levels will be added to our discounted FedEx shipping account, FedEx Default. This includes FedEx Ground®, FedEx Home Delivery®, FedEx Express Saver®, FedEx 2Day®, and more! See our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="https://www.easypost.com/blog/2024-05-07-empowering-small-to-medium-sized-businesses-adding-more-fedex-service-levels-to-give-shippers-options-and-choice">blog</a> for more details.

DHL eCommerce will release the Sort Code File Version 3 - 2024 at 11:59 PM (ET). There are no API changes or actions required to receive this update.

AxleHire will be rebranded to Jitsu. There will be no changes to the EasyPost API. See their new website <a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://gojitsu.com/">hereopen_in_new</a> for more details.

UPS will add delivery fees in 82 ZIP codes across the U.S., including New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. See the <a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/fedex-ups-delivery-area-surcharges-cities-2024/712025/">blogopen_in_new</a> for more details.

FedEx will add delivery fees in 82 ZIP codes across the U.S., including New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. See the <a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/fedex-ups-delivery-area-surcharges-cities-2024/712025/">blogopen_in_new</a> for more details.

FedEx will discontinue FedEx Mail View, this includes FIMSPremium, FIMSStandard, and MailViewLight. EasyPost recommends FedEx International Connect (formerly FedEx Cross Border) as an alternative service.

UPS rates on EasyPost are increasing 5.9% effective on February 4, 2024. However, you can still enjoy discounts on UPS® Ground, UPS 2nd Day Air®, UPS Next Day Air®, and international services.

New discounted Canada Post shipping rates will be available to all EasyPost customers for free! See our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="https://www.easypost.com/blog/2024-01-24-discounted-shipping-rates-for-canada-post-through-easypost">blog</a> for more details.

Pricing and service details will be updated. See our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="https://www.easypost.com/blog/2024-01-03-usps-january-2024-price-and-service-changes">blog</a> for more details.

USPS will be changing the prices for the Merchant Rate Card (MRC) by no later than November 18, 2023. At this time there is no clear effective date from USPS. See our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="https://www.easypost.com/blog/2023-11-08-updated-usps-merchant-rate-card-mrc-prices-starting-november">blog</a> for more details.

The EasyPost API will be releasing several feature updates to the USPS integration ahead of peak season. See our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="https://www.easypost.com/blog/2023-11-07-3-new-usps-integration-featureupgrades-to-help-you-ship">blog</a> for more details.

PARCLL will be rebranded to CIRRO E-Commerce. See their new <a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://www.cirroecommerce.com/">websiteopen_in_new</a> here and our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="https://www.easypost.com/cirro-e-commerce-guide">carrier guide</a> for more details.

FedEx SmartPost will be rebranded to FedEx Ground® Economy and your existing integration and functionality will remain the same with no impacts on your rates or shipping services. See our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="https://www.easypost.com/blog/2023-09-29-fedex-smartpost-has-rebranded-to-fedex-ground-economy">blog</a> for more details.

The EasyPost API will enforce Harmonized System (HS) Codes for USPS shipments requiring customs forms. Users will not be able to print integrated customs form labels without providing at least 6-digit HS codes. See our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="https://www.easypost.com/blog/2023-02-27-2023-whats-changing-with-hs-codes-for-eu-shipments">blog</a> for more details.

FedEx® Cross Border will be rebranded to <a class="epr-inline-text-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://www.fedex.com/en-us/shipping/international/ecommerce-connect.html">FedEx® International Connectopen_in_new</a>. Shippers utilizing the FCB tracking page &lt;fcbtracking.fedex.com&gt; should migrate to the new <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="fictracking.fedex.com">FIC version</a>. Your existing integration and functionality will remain the same with no impacts on your rates or shipping services.

Demand Surcharges will be applied to FedEx Ground® Economy services from October 30, 2023 to January 14, 2024. See our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="/fedex-platform-account-rate-chart">rate chart page</a> for more details.

EasyPost&#39;s shipping API will begin implementing new 2-D tracking barcodes on USPS labels to improve tracking and scannability. See our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="/blog/2023-08-22-easypost-to-support-new-2-d-barcodes-on-usps-labels-for-improved-tracking">blog</a> for more details.

New discounted FedEx shipping rates will be available to all EasyPost customers for free! See our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="/blog/2023-08-16-new-discounted-fedex-shipping-rates-for-small-medium-ecommerce-businesses-through-easypost">blog</a> for more details.

Flexport Parcel will be available through the EasyPost API. See our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="/blog/2023-08-15-flexport-parcel-is-now-available-through-easypost!">blog</a> for more details.

FedEx will enforce Carta Porte regulations for shipments to and from Mexico. See our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="/blog/2023-02-13-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-ups-carta-porte-regulation">blog</a> for more details.

The international service Priority™ Worldwide will be discontinued. See our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="/blog/2023-07-13-canada-post-to-remove-priority-worldwide-service-in-august-2023">blog</a> for more details.

Parcel dimensions for DHL Express shipments will now be required at the time of rating for rates to be successfully returned.

Eircode will be required for all DHL Express shipments to Ireland. See our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="/blog/2023-06-07-demystifying-eircode-a-must-know-for-us-shippers-and-dhl-express">blog</a> for more details.

Pricing and service details will be updated. See our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="/blog/2023-06-06-upcoming-usps-price-and-service-changes-in-july-2023">blog</a> for more details.

DHL eCommerce will stop supporting their legacy API v1 and API v2 endpoints. Users must migrate their rating and purchasing of labels to the v4 endpoint to continue their shipping operations.

USPS will release new HazMat shipping guidelines. See our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="/blog/2023-05-02-how-to-comply-with-uspss-new-hazmat-shipping-rules-effective-july-9-2023">blog</a> for more details.

HS code system for USPS shipments to the EU will go into effect. See our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="https://www.easypost.com/blog/2023-02-27-2023-whats-changing-with-hs-codes-for-eu-shipments">blog</a> for more details.

UPS will enforce Carta Porte regulations through their API. See our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="/blog/2023-02-13-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-ups-carta-porte-regulation">blog</a> for more details.

New next-day last-mile carrier, Hailify, will be available through EasyPost. See our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="/blog/2023-02-03-hailify-provides-affordable-next-day-delivery-for-easypost-customers">blog</a> for more details.

USPS will update their nonstandard package fees (length fee, cube fee, and non-compliance fee). See our <a class="epr-inline-text-link" href="/blog/2023-01-17-2023-what-you-need-to-know-about-changes-to-usps-nonstandard-package-fees-effective-january-2023">blog</a> for more details.

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